Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Reviews
ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON is a great mech combat game that boasts a surprisingly moody atmosphere while offering one of the most rewarding customisation components in all of gaming. So, definitely play it if you love tough combat and plenty of explosions.
The renewed confidence in From Software has benefited Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, which stands as the most solid and convincing title in the series, thanks more to production budget than structural revision. While it smooths out some past creative rigidity, it remains faithful to the company's 26-year legacy, offering a solid and fun TPS where much enjoyment comes from meticulously tuning the exoskeleton. More accessible and, in some ways, simpler than its predecessors, it's not to be underestimated due to its brutal welcome. Once this challenge is overcome, it reveals a fun and long-lasting title, hopefully heralding a new era for this underrated Japanese gaming brand.
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Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is yet another great success for From Software, capable of doing practically nothing wrong for more than 10 years now. A triumph that smacks of revenge for a historic series, which inherits the lessons undertaken by the Japanese software house and applies them while preserving its strong identity matrix. The result is not only the best Armored Core ever, but also one of the most frenetic and galvanizing action games on the video game scene, as well as a true paradise for all mecha lovers. Let's be clear: this is not a title for all palates, who may find the pace of confrontations or the spikes in difficulty of bosses unmanageable at times. But for everyone else, rejoice: 2023 will long be remembered.
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The bleak, desolate world of Armored Core 6 is yet another demonstration of the skills of FromSoftware in crafting a challenging and enjoyable game. While some levels may feel a bit repetitive, the game is never short of being fun because of the solid gameplay. Armored Core 6 is intense and gritty, where customisation isn't just a side feature. Instead, it is at the “core” that shapes your playstyle and strategy in the quest for victories. The game encourages you to outsmart your enemies while rewarding adaptability and strategic thinking. The story can get a bit dull at times, and the learning curve may not be for everyone, but if you are up for the challenge and enjoy the complexities of mechanised warfare, this game will offer you a satisfying journey.
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon brings the series back into vogue after more than ten years of absence, thanks to the work of experience by FromSoftware. Although the challenge rate is sometimes incomprehensibly high, those who love the series or are attracted to it will find a solid product capable of adapting to any style of play, given the wide range of customization options available.
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Whether you’re a returning Armored Core fan or this is your first time suiting up, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is must-play for those looking to test their skills.
This game is the next big step in FromSoftware’s development journey honouring where they have come from and what they’ve learned since the last Armored Core game, containing a lot of the FromSoftware DNA when it comes to enemy and level design but is definitely a very different beast to the Souls games and Elden Ring.
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is a relatively good game that can attract mecha fans with its tough and breathtaking challenges, but different flaws and low standards keep it from becoming a memorable and epic game. It becomes a boring experience.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon is another amazing game by From Software that makes controlling these mechs a treat, especially in combat where there's countless options on offer, making the replay value really high although I wish there was more incentive to explore the different areas we come across.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon effectively revives a franchise many of us thought dead, and it does so with incredible spectacle at that.
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is a solid effort from FromSoftware. The problem is, we’ve come to expect a lot more than “solid” from this company. It does most things right and performs like a dream, but there’s an unmistakable sense that FromSoftware considered it less important than, say, Elden Ring and Bloodborne.
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is a delightful adventure that will embrace and immerse even first-time mecha players into its universe.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Armored Core VI returns the main classical series to the spotlight again with spot on action set-pieces and rewarding non-stop action gameplay that left us wanting even more.
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Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon marks the triumphant return of what was once FromSoftware's flagship series. Only a studio such as this could make a niche mech action game appealing to a huge audience. While I may have some nitpicks, almost everything I would want out of an Armored Core game is present here. Armored Core VI is easily one of the best action games I've had the pleasure of experiencing this year and is further proof that FromSoftware is one of the best game studios around.
'Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon' is a top, high-class game. It sticks to its roots and does things a little differently than most contemporary games. The game is definitely not for everyone, but promises maximum enjoyment for those it appeals to.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is a very good case of an action title, with a solid script, incredible battles, a terribly stable technical field and levels of customization that confirm that everyone can find their own way of playing and enjoy it.
Review in Greek | Read full review
While Armored Core VI’s narrative and level design could have been more progressive, the deep and engrossing gameplay mechanics compensate for those shortcomings, delivering the ultimate mecha combat experience
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon easily has some of the series’ best highs, and is a proper return to form for the franchise.
Armored Core 6’s short missions, lack of an open world, and difficulty may not be for everyone. However, from my perspective, it was difficult to find anything negative to say about it. As someone who loves compact experiences with excellent gameplay, Armored Core checked all the right boxes. Not to mention the surprisingly compelling story. Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon gets a 9.5 out of 10.
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon marks the grand return of a saga that had been missing for way too long. A faithful episode to its predecessors but, at the same time, more modern and accessible, even if some difficulty balancing problems can make it frustrating for newbies. It remains, however, recommended both to historical fans and to those who want to approach the series for the first time.
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